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Oleander
December 4, 2009
(o.le.an.der)
(lo.ve)
Noun.
A beautiful
yet poisonous,
evergreen shrub.
Can easily seize you
With its
white, rose, or purple flowers.
Beautiful,
and deadly.
Contains several toxins
that significantly affect
the heart.
There is no specific
treatment
once a toxic dose
of The Plant
has been eaten.
© Kristin O., Quincy, MA
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